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by Matt Lowrimore in NCAA Picks
One of the important Big 12 games on the Week 6 college football slate will see the 14th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones take on the Cincinnati Bearcats. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Cyclones and the Bearcats.
Iowa State enters this game with a record of 5-0 and 2-0 in the Big 12. The Cyclones most recently beat the Arizona Wildcats in Week 5 by a score of 39-14. Iowa State’s offense had a total of 399 yards, while its defense allowed 360 yards. Quarterback Rocco Becht threw for 243 yards and one interception, while running back Carson Hansen led the team in rushing with 63 yards and two touchdowns.
As for Cincinnati, they enter this game with a record of 3-1 and 1-0 in the Big 12. The Bearcats most recently beat the Kansas Jayhawks in Week 5 by a score of 37-34. Cincinnati’s offense had a total of 603 yards, while its defense allowed 597 yards. Quarterback Brendan Sorsby threw for 388 yards and two touchdowns, while running back Evan Pryor led the team in rushing with 90 yards.
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Iowa State Cyclones vs Cincinnati Bearcats Form
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Iowa State Cyclones and Cincinnati Bearcats Latest Matches
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Iowa State Cyclones against Cincinnati Bearcats : Head to Head (H2H)
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Iowa State Cyclones - Cincinnati Bearcats Key Points
- Iowa State is 3-2 ATS this season
- Iowa State is averaging 31.6 points per game this season
- Cincinnati is averaging 39.5 points per game this season
- Cincinnati is 3-1 ATS this season
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Our Iowa State Cyclones vs Cincinnati Bearcats Prediction
It is strange that Iowa State is the slight underdog, despite being ranked in the top 15 and being undefeated. Cincinnati has certainly recovered from their season-opening loss to Nebraska, but Iowa State will be their toughest test so far this season.
The Cyclones’ defense, in particular, has played excellently this season, allowing an average of 14.2 points per game, while Cincinnati’s defense is allowing an average of 24.7 points per game if you take out their game against an inferior Northwestern State team.
Overall, Iowa State’s offense has been more consistent, especially with their ability to grind their opponents down; therefore, our Iowa State Cyclones vs Cincinnati Bearcats prediction is: Iowa State Cyclones ML.Jackpot Pools
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